Gemmology Course (Diploma in Gemmology D.G.)

Considering the heavy demand from the industry and general public, short term courses for identification of gemstones, treatments, as well as refresher courses in Gemmology, advance instrumentation courses etc. are introduced by the Institute. The courses are from 1 week to 1 month duration. Corporate training programme is also undertaken. For course details, contact course co-ordinator.

Visual Identification of various gemstones by its crystal system and other external properties;

Various types of cuts and introduction to how to cut gemstones;

Detection of treatments on gemstones;

Determination of origin of gemstones;

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES :

Project Works

Field Trips

Quiz / Seminar

RESIDENT PROGRAMME

Duration

3 1/2 Months

New Batch Commences

January, April, August every year

Timings

10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Tuition Fee

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Examination Fee

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Seminar Fee

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Handbook, Certificate &
Convocation charges

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Lab Deposit (Refundable)

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Registration Fee

Students willing to register their names in advance for the
Gemmology Course or any other courses conducted by the institute may pay the full fees in advance and confirm their admission. However, after registration, due to unavoidable circumstances, if any one wants to cancel the admission may inform the institute in writing, giving minimum of 20 days notice about their intention to cancel the admission and in such cases the full fees shall be refunded to the applicant.Whereas, it may please be noted that the fees shall not be refunded if the Institute is not informed about the cancellation of admission in writing 20 days prior to the commencement of the classes. After the commencement of the classes Fees shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

Minimum qualification

Matriculation or equivalent

Medium of Instruction

English

Home work

Theory and objective home work assignments are to be compulsorily completed as per the schedule. At least 2 hours of reading of relevant books and materials are expected per day. Home work assignment marks will be counted for qualifying in the examination.

Students have to submit a completed journal to qualify for the examinations.

Attendance

100% in practical and 80% attendance in theory is compulsory.

Laboratory

A sum of Rs. 1,000/- is charged to every student for the use of the Laboratory / Instruments.

Examination

Theory, Oral, Practical

Theory

3 hours

Practical

2 hours

Crystallography and Viva

1 hour

Library

Student are expected to make use of the Library facility available at the Institute. A sum of Rs. 1,000/- is charged towards the Library fees.

Percentage of Passing

Minimum 70% in theory and oral examination; 100% in Practical examination; 90% and above in theory and 100% in practical qualify for a distinction. Home work assignment and weekly tests will also be taken into account.

Re-examination

Unsuccessful students wishing to re-appear for the next examination will have to pay the examination fee of Rs.
1,000/-.

Certificate

On successful completion of the course a Diploma in Gemmology. (D.G.) is awarded and such successful students can use the title “D.G.” (Diploma in Gemmology) after their name.

Boarding and Lodging

Students shall have to make their own arrangements for Boarding and lodging in Mumbai.

January, every year, however as special case students may be enrolled during the year.

Minimum Qualification

Matriculation or equivalent

Medium of Instruction

English

Home work Assignments

Home work assignments form the first part of the course – 11 essay assignments and 29 objective assignments which should be completed and submitted to the Institute as per schedules in the time table. Home work assignment marks will be counted for qualifying in the examination.

Practicals

Practical training forms the second part of the course. The practicals at the Institute will be for 15 days, full day sessions are held every day. The practicals and the examinations for the correspondence course are held only in the month of December every year.

Boarding and Lodging

Students shall have to make their own arrangements for boarding and lodging in Bombay. Students are allowed to take up practical training and examinations within 3 years from the year of enrollment.

Fees are to be paid in advance as per the following Schedule :-

Tuition fees (Practicals only)

on or before 30th Oct. and Examination Fees

Library

Only the reference section of the Library will be made available to the students. No home issue of books will be made.

Syllabus

Syllabus is exactly the same as that of the residential course (see the Gemmology Resident Programme of the Institute)

Examinations

Theory, Oral and Practical Examinations will be held once in a year. Generally it will be held in the month of December every year. Without attending practical training at the Institute, students will not be allowed to appear for the practical examinations.

Library

Student are expected to make use of the Library facility available at the Institute.

Practical Examination

Using the Instruments at the Institute, students are expected to find out the properties of a gemstone and identify a given number of gemstones within a given time. In addition, visual identification of various gemstones, by its crystal system and other visual properties also form a part of the examination.

Theory Examination

3 hours

Practical Examination

2 hours

Crystallography and Viva

1 hours

Percentage of Passing

Minimum 70% in Theory/Oral examination and 100% in practical examination; 90% and above in theory and 100% in practical qualify for a distinction. Home work assignments and weekly tests will also be taken into account.

Re-Examination

Unsuccessful students wishing to re-appear for the next examination will have to pay the examination fees of Rs. 1,000/-.

Certificate

On successful completion of all the above examinations the students (Gemmology Resident/Home study) will be awarded the Diploma in Gemmology – “D.G.”.

The cutting style in which polish of Diamond is faceted for eg. RBC, Pear, Marquis, Baguette, Princess etc.

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7. Measurement

Dimensions in Millimeters (length × Width × total depth in mm)

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8. Proportion Indicates

1. Height: Overall height divided by breadth or average diameter2. Table: Width of table divided by breadth or average diameter.

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9. Finish

Finish is the excellence of polish, external flaws and overall symmetry of a faceted diamond.1. Polish: Surface finishing of a Diamond2. Symmetry: The correct facet alignment & overall balance and Proportions of a polished Diamond

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10. Girdle

Girdle is the diameter of a diamond, dividing the crown above from the pavilion below. This gives the gem a higher measure of transparency.

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11. U.V.Fluorescence

Graded according to strength and colour of the fluorescence under U.V.light.

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12. Comments

Details of Characteristic of the stone not shown on diagram or not covered by the above entries.

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13. Indicates the position, shape, number, size of inclusions in the diamond, forming the basis of the clarity grade.

I welcome you to the Gemmological Institute of India, which we had established during the year 1971, with a view to impart scientific knowledge and propagate the science of gemstones in India. We really had a difficult time in convincing the Indian trading community the need for gemmological knowledge to deal along international standards. Nevertheless, the times have changed very fast.

We are happy to note that the ambition we had in mind, while setting up the Institution for the benefit of our industry, is nearing completion. We are here to enrich your knowledge in Gemstones and make you an expert in gemmology to the world standards. For seeking knowledge, age and position are no bar. It is just your interest that benefits you. I am proud to have with me a group of young, devoted and highly qualified instructors in this field. It is for you to take the best out of them.

During the 41 years of relentless efforts we have attained a very high standard of professionalism in teaching the science of gemstones. At GII the teaching is not a vocation, it is a mission for us.